Sure, though I need to climb up in HR. And hopefully keep a stable enough connection.
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Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate |OT2| I'm Felyne Eggs-tatic!
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I am only HR5 lol
HR3 here. High Rank for SP at least!
Imo you can't go wrong.
Troubled Bat
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What are some great weapons/armor for a Dual Blade user? :x
I'm still a complete noob at MH. Especially since this is my first game in the series.
I'm still a complete noob at MH. Especially since this is my first game in the series.
Which rank are you on? Razor Sharp is generally a good skill that DB user should aim on all rank.
Troubled Bat
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My HR is 2. Lol
What is this 'Razor Sharp'?
Edit: Right now I'm rocking a Tetsucabra set and Twin Chainsaws
+10 points to Sharpness gives Razor Sharp, which decreases the rate your weapon loses sharpness. Alternatively you could get +10 Sharpener to get Speed Sharpening which increases the speed in which your hunter sharpens their weapon.
Try to play with an offensive set, Tetsu is good starting out but you should focus on not getting hit instead of tanking hits which is what the tetsu set promotes
Troubled Bat
Member
Ahh, okay. I know that some armor/weapons could give off those points. But is there another to get those points in to get me to Razor Sharp?
Like I said, I'm a complete noob to MH. I actually started working on getting a new set of armor, but I'm not sure if I should actually get that now. It's the spider set, I forget the name of it. Starts with an 'N'
I also got myself the Rapiers at the moment, because I saw that it gave off Critical Hits. I would assume that's good for fast hitting weapons like the DB.
Tetsucabra's the most popular, Nerscylla is good as well. Some other early (Rare 1-2) sets with good skills for dual blades or general blademasters are
Jaggi (Halve Stun, Speed Sharpen)
Najarala (Earplugs)
Velocidrome (Attack Up Small, Halve Stun, Psychic)
Barroth (Attack Up Small, Guard+, Defense Up Small)
Battle (Speed Sharpen, Attack Up Small)
Ceanataur (Speed Sharpen, Razor Sharp)
Ultimately I would say all you really need is enough defense to not get rekt in a couple hits, and you may be able to accomplish that by upgrading even low defense armor sets with armor spheres as you progress. (Some weapons will really really want certain armor skills, like Focus for bows, but dual blades is pretty much fine without anything specific, though sharpness skills are definitely appreciated.) You probably only really need to make one armor set for low rank, or or two for high rank, and two for g-rank. Feel free to make more though if you need a little extra edge in battle, or something that looks cooler or has better/more fun skills.
As for weapons, element is generally much less of a factor in total damage than raw damage is. Dual blades however are among the best at specializing in element damage with their high number of hits. To make the most use of element I would check Kiranico to see where the enemy is weakest to what element and where on their body, otherwise you can not worry about it too much and bring weapons with better raw and less element. If you don't feel like buying and upgrading a variety of weapons for each element you can bring poison or blast weapons, those work pretty good on about anything. Crits are also only 1.25x damage, so don't shy away from -10% affinity weapons.
Jaggi (Halve Stun, Speed Sharpen)
Najarala (Earplugs)
Velocidrome (Attack Up Small, Halve Stun, Psychic)
Barroth (Attack Up Small, Guard+, Defense Up Small)
Battle (Speed Sharpen, Attack Up Small)
Ceanataur (Speed Sharpen, Razor Sharp)
Ultimately I would say all you really need is enough defense to not get rekt in a couple hits, and you may be able to accomplish that by upgrading even low defense armor sets with armor spheres as you progress. (Some weapons will really really want certain armor skills, like Focus for bows, but dual blades is pretty much fine without anything specific, though sharpness skills are definitely appreciated.) You probably only really need to make one armor set for low rank, or or two for high rank, and two for g-rank. Feel free to make more though if you need a little extra edge in battle, or something that looks cooler or has better/more fun skills.
As for weapons, element is generally much less of a factor in total damage than raw damage is. Dual blades however are among the best at specializing in element damage with their high number of hits. To make the most use of element I would check Kiranico to see where the enemy is weakest to what element and where on their body, otherwise you can not worry about it too much and bring weapons with better raw and less element. If you don't feel like buying and upgrading a variety of weapons for each element you can bring poison or blast weapons, those work pretty good on about anything. Crits are also only 1.25x damage, so don't shy away from -10% affinity weapons.
After a certain point in the gane you are able to craft gems that give some points to skills. Also mining randomly give you charms with randon skills points to add to your set. Even in early rank you can use these to give some extra skills or power up existing skills of your set.
Some skills are rather cheap to gem in, giving 2 points per gem slot. While other are super hard to get, for some you need 2 slots or even 3 on a single piece of armor to add the gem. Remember you need at least 10 points on a skill to activate it, also some but not all skills improve with 15, 20 and 25 points
Edit. Download the mh4dex, it has all the information for drops, weaknesses, armor, etc. There is an option where you can build a set and check what skills it will give you and what materials you need to get it
Troubled Bat
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Thanks a bunch for the info, guys! I very much appreciate it! 
I'll hopefully progress through the game a lot more in the week. ^^
I'll hopefully progress through the game a lot more in the week. ^^
Thanks a bunch for the info, guys! I very much appreciate it!
I'll hopefully progress through the game a lot more in the week. ^^
You'll be punished over and over, and IMO the games only get good about 10-15hrs in. When it clicks, it never unclicks!
Troubled Bat
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Oh, I've been into this game for a while now. xP I'm at like 40+ hours in already.
It pains me that I can't experience playing with others though. >.<
It pains me that I can't experience playing with others though. >.<
Troubled Bat
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No internet at home. Which really really sucks right now.
HawthorneKitty
Sgt. 2nd Class in the Creep Battalion, Waifu Wars
I thought we all signed a pact to not play with Troubled Bat.
As long as you are having fun in single player I guess...
As long as you are having fun in single player I guess...
Troubled Bat
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Kitty pls
All I gave you was love. What did I ever do to you to deserve that? ;___;
All I gave you was love. What did I ever do to you to deserve that? ;___;
I'd like to return to MH4U too: its gameplay was funny but extremely balanced, much better than MGGen. Maybe I will reload my old savegame next week.
Is anyone still playing this?
I remembered this game recently and was going to hop into an old save, but I just realized I have no idea what I'm doing.
Considering just starting over on a new save since I completely forgot how to play, but the save I have is pretty far in. The Guildmarm wants me to do "Black Rock Down", which is on Caravan 9 I guess. Am I close to the end of the game?
I remembered this game recently and was going to hop into an old save, but I just realized I have no idea what I'm doing.
Considering just starting over on a new save since I completely forgot how to play, but the save I have is pretty far in. The Guildmarm wants me to do "Black Rock Down", which is on Caravan 9 I guess. Am I close to the end of the game?
Pila
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Yeah you're not far.
andthebeatgoeson
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No need to restart. You have a lot of items, by this time, to help with any armor or weapons or items you want to make. And you can always repeat earlier quests to get you back into the groove. Nothing like taking your high rank gear against lr monsters and finishing in two minutes.
Still playing when I am not on my PC. You don't need to start over as it doesn't really teach you.
Four days ago MH4U hits its second anniversary. Just yesterday I played some solo hunts and good God, it reminds me why I played this game for 800hours and almost wreck my grade. The overall package is just feels complete, and cohesive compared to MHGen. Even with numerous QoL and moveset improvement from Gen, MH4U stills play amazingly great, which honestly convince me that I will lose anything if they scrapped style and hunter arts in MH5.
Wanna play with me?
I would happy to oblige, but time difference is a bitch and I miss many open room so often lately because I don't visit MH threads as often as back in the day. Not that I deny your invitation, but just don't rely on me appearing lol
It's bad that they remove carting auto-text in MHGen. That sure take away my enjoyment from seeing witty one like yours.
That's actuall pretty close, as I'm +7.
I have done this ten times, I have been trying to get a rare scarab for the last 30+ minutes.
I am using http://kiranico.com/en/mh4u/item/rare-scarab as reference.
G = Guild which is that place where you can play online, correct?
High = Caravan, what star?
I am losing my mindddd
I am using http://kiranico.com/en/mh4u/item/rare-scarab as reference.
G = Guild which is that place where you can play online, correct?
High = Caravan, what star?
I am losing my mindddd
No, "G" and "High" pertain to the rank of the quests. Doesn't matter whether you accept them at the Caravan or Guild.
Low-Rank Quests - These are from Hunter Rank 1-3
High-Rank Quests - These are from Hunter Rank 4-7
G-Rank Quests - These are from Hunter Rank 8+
So according to kiranico you need to be doing at least hunter rank 4 quests on Frozen Seaway, Volcanic Hollow, Heaven's Mount, Dunes (night) or G-rank quests if you're going to the other maps.
Hope it's clear.
Rank progression goes from: Low Rank → High Rank → G Rank
The single-player Caravan portion only features Low Rank and High Rank quests, and the High Rank quests begin at 7 star. It's impossible to miss because there'll be a lot of story cues and the quest list will sprout a "low rank/high rank" toggle button.
Guild quests eventually reach a G rank which takes place in a different place from the Gathering Hall and is generally meant for endgame challenges.
My caravan only goes to 6* and I did every quest in it.
Oh wait urgent quest, Brachydios =(
Just got to HR6 in online, still no gathering quest. There is one in HR4 but that what I was farming for 30m+
I would suggest doing the quests that can also reward them, they will generally be in areas where you can also gather them. So you have not only the gathering attempts but also quest completion rewards to help boost chances. Looks like Guild 5* Zamite Fight and Fish Finder are the two you should try out. Good luck!
Somewhat fast but big... long sword, switch axe, charge blade. I usually recommend that you try out all the weapons.
I hate Azure Rathalos. Just triple carted, did the quest again with traps, cats, and combines, double carted and nearly had a third cart. That fucker is just too aggressive when enraged.
Ironically, this was just after I got the hang of Kushala. Feel like I'm learning the game all over again.
Edit: It's kinda hilarious how my current anti-Teostra set is Gore X. Biomaster, Elemental Attack+1, Adrenaline, and Sharpness+1 is a sweet combination, even if I need to gem up and eat for Felyne Firestarter not to spontaneously combust.
Ironically, this was just after I got the hang of Kushala. Feel like I'm learning the game all over again.
Edit: It's kinda hilarious how my current anti-Teostra set is Gore X. Biomaster, Elemental Attack+1, Adrenaline, and Sharpness+1 is a sweet combination, even if I need to gem up and eat for Felyne Firestarter not to spontaneously combust.
Glitchesarecool
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With Felyne Firestarter, it becomes 3. I'm not that stupid.>Anti-Teostra
>-25 Fire resistance
I got nothing else on this account that would do better until I finish Teostra's set.
New Monster Hunter player here. I just picked up Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate and a New 3DS XL.
I dipped my toe into MH3U on Wii U, but I didn't stick with it. I heard MH4U was a bit easier to get into, so here I am.
Is this the appropriate thread for newbie questions? I don't have the ability to start a LTTP thread.
I dipped my toe into MH3U on Wii U, but I didn't stick with it. I heard MH4U was a bit easier to get into, so here I am.
Is this the appropriate thread for newbie questions? I don't have the ability to start a LTTP thread.
Welcome to the party, and go right ahead and ask away if you're lost on anything.
Thank you. I appreciate the response.
Currently, I am most confused about the various types of quests. It is not clear to me how Caravan, Guild, and Event quests relate to solo vs multiplayer, online vs offline, etc?
I also don't understand where to pick-up the various types of quests. I've been using the Guildmarm in Val Habar, and I just recently discovered the Gathering Hall.
To the best of my knowledge, quests work as follows.
Caravan Quests: solo, offline, obtained from the Guildmarm.
Guild Quests: multiplayer, online, obtained from the Gathering Hall.
Event Quests: ?
Is there any combination of Guild Quests that can be done solo, Guild Quests that can be done offline, or Caravan Quests that can be done in multiplayer?
Thanks again.
You've got the basics down already, for the most part. All the Caravan quests can only be done offline, solo. All the Guild quests can be done online in multiplayer or offline solo. Guild quest monsters essentially have more health than their Caravan counterparts of the same rank, but are otherwise identical. The two quest lines are separate, but each has useful things to unlock like canteen upgrades. Event quests are like Guild quests in terms of how you take them.
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It's recommended you proceed to at least the 3* caravan quests before trying to take on the gathering hall quests also. Multiplayer monsters are balanced around at least two hunters, so you'd want to have some decent gear before trying to challenge them alone (you can challenge any of them alone or online.)
Also, Event Quests are DLC quests that you can download online. Either go to the DLC option in the main menu when you start up the game, or talk to your housekeeper to access the DLC content. These quests are typically harder than guild quests, or offer unusual challenges like monsters of unusual sizes. You can start any event quest from the Gathering Hall, and they can be done offline or online.
Also, Event Quests are DLC quests that you can download online. Either go to the DLC option in the main menu when you start up the game, or talk to your housekeeper to access the DLC content. These quests are typically harder than guild quests, or offer unusual challenges like monsters of unusual sizes. You can start any event quest from the Gathering Hall, and they can be done offline or online.